Aubade

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(Tune in my head: Ravel - Menuet from Le Tombeau de Couperin)

You blessed this island from the start

with an offering of kind words.

You also blessed my heart

with the same -- and sullen concrete

witnessed as we became complete

and took our mutual pleasure.

But you must go to contemplate

your life and explore brave new worlds --

I must not ruminate.

Go then you cleverest of boys

for you must put away your toys

and take this world at your leisure.